[Commentary] Chemical Additives in Biowarfare Agents
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The People’s Liberation Army initiated their bioweapon program long time ago. In 2008, PLA General Yang Ruifu authored a textbook for graduate students titled “Medical Science on Defense against Biohazard,” which explains the various aspects of biowarfare, such as the preparation of biological agents, attack methods, detection, and the devastating power of such weapons. According to a section of the book, chemical additives can significantly enhance the survival of aerosolized pathogens for more destructive effect.